The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 is an Indian labor law enacted to provide benefits to employees in case of sickness, maternity, injury or death due to employment. The act applies to establishments that employ 10 or more employees and provides for the creation of a fund called the Employees' State Insurance Fund for the financing of the benefits. The benefits include medical, maternity, disability, and dependent benefits, as well as a pension for those who become permanently disabled or die due to employment. The act also provides for the establishment of a corporation called the Employees' State Insurance Corporation to administer the fund and the benefits.